Idaho and potatoes are interchangeable in many conversations, but the state of Idaho becoming famous for potatoes was not an accident. Learn more about the Famous Idaho Potato, the history of the potato, and all of our favorite potato-themed places to visit in Idaho....
Boise and the surrounding area is home to dozens of local wineries, which leads to plenty of wine bars in Boise itself. There are two main areas for wineries near Boise: in the Garden City area and on the Snake River Scene Byway. But if you are looking for a wine bar,...
The Basque culture is an important landscape of the city of Boise. With one of the largest populations of Basque heritage outside of the Basque Country itself, Boise has hundreds of years of culture and history that has helped Boise grow into what it is today. There...
Floating the Boise River is a fun summer activity for people of (mostly) all ages and abilities. Because the river is not very deep, it means bringing your kids (with life vests of course) is a great way to get them outside and on the water. There are a number of...
Idaho City is one of the coolest day trips from Boise, and one of the closest cities to Boise that is preserved in the Gold Rush era in Idaho. The city offers history, shopping, eating, hiking, and even swimming. Here are our favorite things to do in Idaho City,...
Alice Lake is a moderate- to expert-level hike in the Sawtooth Mountains. Near Stanley, Idaho and Redfish Lake, the Alice Lake hike is best used from June to October, and if you travel outside of that you will likely develop a treacherous path and a bunch of snow. The...
Jump Creek Falls is one of our favorite waterfalls near Boise. The waterfall is near Marsing, Idaho, and is an easy day trip from Boise. Here are our tips on how to get to Jump Creek Idaho and what to do once you get there. Click the links below to skip to any of the...
If you are a sports fan, finding a place to watch a game can be one of the most important things to find when moving to a town. Although Boise has no high-level professional sports, we are fans of plenty of sports, including Boise State Football, Idaho Steelheads...
Boise, Idaho is a fun place and there are plenty of things to do within the city. But if you have kids in tow and are looking for a day of adventure for them, there is plenty to do. Here are our favorite things to do in Boise with kids. Click the links below to skip...
Boise is amazing place — both to live and to visit. But there are plenty of amazing places that also make a Boise great day trips. Whether you like wilderness, history, or city life, here are our favorite day trips from Boise, Idaho. Click the links below to...
